Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

A 20-minute guided walk packed with '80s MTV memories, Gen X flashbacks, and upbeat '80s-style instrumental music to make the time fly by.

Need something fun to listen to while you walk? Come with me for a trip back to the days when MTV actually played music videos. We'll talk about the artists, the songs, and memories that defined our generation while getting our steps in.

Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.

Today you'll get...

• About 2500 steps
• A fun way to make your walk less boring
• A trip back to the early days of MTV
• Upbeat instrumental walking music and walking cues
• A walking buddy in your ear

And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I also...

• Introduce you to my pretend husband, Billy Idol
• Forget my cats' names but remember every '80s lyric
• Decide I could've been Bono's sister
• Get emotional over Do They Know It's Christmas
• Tell you the story behind Dire Straits’ Money for Nothing
• Take a trip back to U2, Madonna, Tom Petty, A-ha, Thriller

This walking podcast includes background music, walking cues, an optional cool-down, and a bell at the halfway point if you're walking outside.

If you're ready to get your steps in, relive a little Gen X nostalgia, and make your walks a little less boring, lace up your high-top sneakers, grab your leg warmers, and come walk with me.

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A brisk(ish) 10-minute morning walk with upbeat music to help wake you up, give you some energy, and get some steps in before the day gets away from you.

Not a morning person? Me either. But getting a little movement in before work, errands, emails, and everything else demands your attention isn't such a bad idea.

Even if you're grumpy in the mornings (like me), you'll get:

• A beginner-friendly, low-impact morning walk
• About 1300 steps
• A little more morning energy
• Some peace before the day begins

And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I...

• Confess I used to eat ice cream out of a gallon container
• Threaten people who talk to me pre-coffee
• Blame Billy Idol for a 6 a.m. class

This walking podcast includes upbeat background walking music, walking cues, an optional cool-down, and a bell at the halfway point so you know when to turn around.

If you're trying to get some steps in before something happens to throw you off, or want to build a morning walking habit, lace up your shoes and come with me for a morning walk.

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A 1-mile guided interval walk with optional one-minute speed bursts, upbeat music, and funny travel stories to make the time fly by.

Want your walk to go by faster? Come walk with me! We'll pick up the pace here and there while I tell you a few travel stories that prove you probably shouldn't let me plan the itinerary.

Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.

You'll get...

• A beginner-friendly, low-impact 1-mile guided interval walking workout
• A fun way to get about 2,000 steps without watching the clock
• A chance to build stamina, boost your energy, and challenge yourself at your own pace
• A walking buddy in your ear to help distract you from the effort

And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I also chat about...

• Why we missed the train in London to the Harry Potter tour
• Accidentally riding a broken bike uphill to teach spin class
• Why traveling with me apparently involves running through airports
• Aerosmith encouraging me to "Live on the Edge"

This walking podcast includes background walking music with a beat, walking and speed cues, an optional cool-down, and a bell at the halfway point if you want to turn around.

If you've been looking for a fun way to fit in a 1-mile walk or make your walking workout fly by, go grab your walking shoes.

Like walking intervals? Go walk to episode 58 - Japanese Walking Method | 20-Minute Low-Impact Interval Walk. 

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Want to walk more but can't seem to stick with it? Steal a few habits from people who actually enjoy walking during this 10-minute guided walk.

You'll get practical ideas to fit more steps into your day without waiting around for motivation to show up.

If you've been trying to stay consistent, fit in more steps, or make walking feel less like a chore, this walk is full of easy things you can do right now.

Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.

You'll get...

• Simple ways to make walking part of your everyday routine
• Real life ideas to help you stay consistent without waiting to "feel motivated"
• A beginner-friendly, low-impact guided walk
• About 1300 steps with upbeat walking music
• A few tricks to make your walks more fun so you'll actually want to keep going

And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I also...

• Explain why asking to steal a piece of chocolate sounds more exciting than asking for one
• Tell you how I walked more than 7,000 steps in Bangkok because I desperately wanted... bread
• Declare myself a proud Carbitarian
• Talk about my messy closet
• Sing a little “walk this way, talk this way…”

This podcast to walk to includes background walking music, walking cues, and a bell at the halfway point.

Want an easier way to walk more, stay on track, and make walking a habit that actually sticks? Lace up your shoes and let's go for a walk.

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Clear your head and slow things down with this 15-minute guided walk and background walking music.

This one's a little different from my usual walks. No big stories or constant chatter. Just some music, a little movement, and a chance to unplug from everything going on around you.

If you've been feeling stressed, distracted, or simply need a few minutes to yourself, this walk gives you a chance to take a walking break and clear your head while you move.

I won't be chatting as much as I usually do (wait, what?), but I'm still right here with light coaching and walking cues to help you get your steps in.

Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.

Get...

• A chance to clear your head and take a break from all the noise
• A beginner-friendly, low-impact guided walk that's still a workout
• Upbeat background walking music and light coaching
• A walking break to unplug for a few minutes
• Plenty of space to think (or not think), daydream, or simply walk to the beat

There's a bell at the halfway point if you're walking outside.

If you've been craving less talking and more movement, lace up your shoes and come for a walk. No pressure. No weirdness. Just 15 minutes to clear your head and enjoy the walk.

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Too hot to walk outside? Get your steps in anyway with this 1-mile guided walking workout you can do at home.

No need to let the weather ruin your plans (this goes for rain or cold, too). Whether you're on a treadmill, walking pad, or just marching in place, let's get that mile in!

Walk outside if the weather is bearable, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. You can even march in place, walk the mall, power through Target or Costco, pace an airport terminal, or walk/run in the pool.

Need a backup plan for those too hot days? You’ll get…

• A beginner-friendly, low-impact 1-mile walking workout
• About 2,000 steps without melting in the summer heat
• An easier way to keep moving when your outdoor plans fall apart
• Fresh ideas for getting your walk in almost anywhere
• A walking buddy in your ear to help the time fly by

And because I tend to drift, I also…

• Tell you why walking all over Bangkok (“One Night in Bangkok…”) felt completely normal, but walking one day in Dubai finally defeated me
• Confess that I somehow keep missing my “perfect” early-morning walking window
• Share the story of my first client treadmill disaster as a brand-new personal trainer
• Admit I turned down a Costco tuxedo cake after tasting sample… then went back the next day to buy… yup… the whole cake
• Explain why my orange cats think every treadmill walk should include them

This walking podcast includes background walking music, walking cues, breathing reminders, and a bell at the halfway point if you’re walking outside.

If you’ve ever looked outside and thought, “not gonna do it” this walk is for you. 

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This 15-minute walking workout is a fun trip back to the 90s. Set to upbeat background walking music with some audio coaching, we’ll laugh about music, movies, TV, gadgets, and all those little things we completely forgot about while you get your steps in. 

You can do this guided walking workout outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.

Need a break from emails, chores, and all the grown-up stuff for a little while? With this walk you'll get:

• A fun way to make the walk fly by
• About 2,000 steps with a brisk walking workout that doesn’t feel like exercise
• A beginner-friendly, low-impact walk
• A chance to clear your head and reduce stress
• A little 90s nostalgia while hanging out with a friend

And because I tend to drift, I…

• Admit I used to disconnect my husband’s dial-up internet just by picking up the phone
• Wonder why Blockbuster never seemed to have the movie we wanted
• Risk making half of you mad by admitting I thought Titanic was just… okay
• Wonder how we ever found anything before GPS (and yes… MapQuest is somehow still around)

This walking podcast includes background music, walking cues, and a bell at the halfway point if you’re walking outside.

If you grew up in the 90s, or just want a way to make walking less boring, lace up your shoes and come for a walk. We'll dive into the world of Clueless, The Matrix, Nirvana, Backstreet Boys and more! 

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This short walk is for those days when you're in a bad mood and want to run away everything. 

If you’re feeling stressed, grumpy, overwhelmed, or stuck, this short walk helps you clear your head and puts you in a better mood. No toxic positivity here. 

You can walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.

• Snap out of a bad mood without pretending problems don’t exist
• Find one tiny good thing (like an amazing cup of coffee!)
• Do a beginner-friendly, low-impact walking workout
• Get in about 1200 steps 
• Reset your mood with a quick scavenger hunt in your head

And because I have ADHD and drift, I also...

• Share the story of "Welcome to my tired and defeated spin class"
• Almost forget to cool you down because... Bob Marley
• Explain why “just think positive” makes me even crabbier
• Talk about how a good song (and dancing around your house) can boost your mood
• Realize that Matlock's Kathy Bates was right: Two things can be true
• Send you off with a virtual hug and, "Don't worry about a thing
  'Cause every little thing gonna be alright..."

This walking podcast includes background walking music, tips to relieve tension, and a bell at the halfway point.

If you need a quick walking workout, a better mood, a little stress relief, or just a way to break out of a bad mood loop, lace up your shoes and come for a walk with me. We can make ourselves less grumpy together. And if that doesn’t work… I’ll meet you at the airport.

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(This is an encore episode, originally released in 2025. Because... bad moods happen.)

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This is the final walk in our 4 part walking series. We’re finishing strong with a 10 minute power walk. 

A power walk is a brisk walk with purpose: faster than a casual stroll, slower than a run, and a great way to boost your heart rate without beating up your joints.

This guided walking workout combines movement, music, and a story so time flies while you get in some low impact cardio. Walk outside or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.

You get:

• A beginner friendly power walk workout
• About 10 minutes of movement and 1300 steps
• A brisk, low impact cardio boost

My ADHD also brings things like:

• Why a purple bike should have been a warning sign
• Cycling in Solvang, California, and the bakery adventures
• Whether the five second rule applies to peanut M&Ms on the road
• The Monty Python song I can't get enough of

This episode ha background walking music, breathing reminders for energy (oxygen, baby), a fast-ish walking pace, and a bell at the halfway point. 

Along the way we talk about staying in motion when things go sideways, doing different types of walks, and how three 10 minute walks add up to a good 30 minutes in day. Exercise snacks, as I like to say.

If you’re looking for a 10 minute power walk workout, a podcast to walk to, or an easy way to fit more movement into a busy day, lace up and come for a walk. 

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This is the third walk in my walking series, a guided 10 minute walk to help you stay consistent, even on your busiest days.

Today we’re chatting about one of the biggest secrets to exercise success:

Not motivation. 

Not willpower.

Making it easy enough that you’ll actually do it. 

This is a 10 minute guided walking workout with music and a moderate, refreshing speed. It’s a beginner-friendly, low-impact cardio walk you can do outside, or as an indoor walking workout on your treadmill or walking pad.

Get moving, clear your head, and build a daily walking routine that actually works… for your life (not some fitness influencer's).

If you’ve ever told yourself you’ll start walking when life calms down, when the house is clean, when work slows down, or when everyone stops needing things from you… well, lace up your sneakers. This 10 minute walk gets you started right now.

You get…

• A beginner-friendly, low-impact walking workout
• About 10 minutes of movement and around 1200–1300 steps
• Simple ways to make a daily walking habit easier to stick with
• A low-pressure cardio walk… no pace targets, no perfection

And because sometimes I drift, I also talk about…

• The cozy morning routine that somehow got me exercising at 5:30 a.m. in my pajamas
• Why the famous 10,000-step goal started as a marketing campaign
• Breaking up with my heart rate monitor because it was stressing me out
• Tricking myself into exercising by committing to just five minutes
• How lost earbuds, missing socks, and social media scrolling can derail your awesomely good intentions

This walking podcast includes background music, breathing reminders, and a bell at the halfway point.

If you’re walking for weight loss, stress relief, or just trying to get more daily steps, this 10 minute walk is an easy way to get started. 

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